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Expansion for Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers

Magic: The Gathering – Arena of the Planeswalkers: Battle for Zendikar

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Published
2015
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Niche (via base game)
Players
2–5
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  • Dice rolling
  • Hand management
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers Battle for Zendikar Introduces 2 additional Planeswalkers, including the first multi-color Planeswalker, Kiora, who can field both green and blue colored creatures and spells. Includes the first 3 hero creatures, including the terrifying Eldrazi Ruiner. The Eldrazi are colorless creatures and can be summoned by a Planeswalker of any color. Includes 1 player vs. many battlefield scenario in which players fight against the massive Eldrazi Ruiner to save Zendikar. Includes 2 Planeswalker figures, 3 hero figures, 11 squad figures, 15 spell cards, 9 army cards, Battle for Zendikar Board Game Expansion Pack Guide.

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